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Books: Text Books: Administration
Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlationsby Thomas M. Devlin List Price: $115.00 Available from Amazon $105.54 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review "a very readable textideal for medicine or clinical biochemistry undergraduate studentshas much to offer to medicinal chemistry students" (Chemistry World, April 2004) "Outstanding…classicclear illustrations aboundan exceedingly thorough, accurate, and up-to-date volume." (The Quarterly Review of Biology) "A delightful book to read…I would recommend this book highlyfor any who seek to understand the biochemical basis of disease" (Annals of Clinical Biochemistry) "…I believe this text fills an important niche, and in that niche it is very well done…a very useful text for those going into medicine.” (Biochemistry and Molecular Education, July-August 2002) "a comprehensive biochemistry booknew material in key areas justifies the new edition" (Doody's Health, April 19, 2002) "There are numerous good textbooks available for general biochemistry, but medical, pharmacy, and other health professional students often question the relevance of the extensive coverage given tosimpler organismsDevlin's textbook fills the needs of these students, with its strong emphasis on human biochemistryan excellent choice for a pharmaceutical or medical biochemistry course." (Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 45, No. 11) "This is a welcome and relatively inexpensive volume for students of biochemistry and especially those involved with clinical biochemistry".(Cell Biochemistry & Function, June 2003)
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Textbook of Dermatopathologyby Raymond Barnhill Available from Amazon $275.00 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description A comprehensive reference that addresses the differential diagnosis of biopsies at the microscopic level. Thoroughly updated and revised, this edition includes expanded use of tabular material as well as three new chapters in addition to updated material on bacterial and viral infections. Features over 650 high-quality illustrations and photomicrographs. Book Info Text emphasizing descriptive histopathology, and differential diagnosis, critical analysis, balanced perspectives on what is known and what is not. Abundant use of tables and color photomicrographs. DNLM: Skin--pathology. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition. |
Educational Research: Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Approaches, Research Edition, Second Editionby Burke Johnson and Larry B. Christensen List Price: $114.00 Available from Amazon $108.49 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description This book is oriented to promoting the understanding of research methods rather than merely presenting students with a list of terms, formulas and designs to memorize. Kathy Green University of Denver The organization and clarity of this book will capture students' interest and offer a new perspective on how to study research methods. Dr. Vernelle Tyler University of South Carolina Aiken This book is well written, thoroughly researched and the theory is well supplemented with examples. Shaireen Rasheed Long Island University I love the fact that both qualitative and quantitative research concepts are presented adequately. This book provides a solid foundation for both inexperienced quantitative and qualitative researchers. Anthony J. Onwuegbuzie Howard University The Second Edition of Educational research is an informal and highly readable text that provides students with a clear and in-depth understanding of the different kinds of research that are used in education today. This text introduces students to the fundamental logic of empirical research and explores the sources of research ideas. Detailed descriptions guide students through the design and implementation of actual research studies with examination of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research, serving as one of the book's strongest features. This new edition features the use of technology in conducting educational research, incorporating links to a database of journal articles (Research Navigator), extensive discussion of technologically-based research exercises, and a complete companion website. New to this Edition: This is the first Educational research text to take full advantage of further electronic research opportunities offered by Allyn and Bacon as the research Navigator. Access to this site is described on the inside front cover and the site includes an extensive database of Journals, NY Times articles, writing tips and relevant web links. New end-of-chapter materials, including discussion questions, additional exercises, links to relevant Web sites, suggested readings, and exercise sheets, provide professors with assignments and materials to discuss during class and give students more opportunity to learn the material and apply it. A new introductory chapter provides a broader understanding of the similarities and differences of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research (Ch. 2). A full chapter on mixed methods research has been added because of its growing popularity and practical importance (Ch. 14). Opening vignettes in each chapter focus students' attention and interest by providing students with a connection between current events and issues and the world of educational research. Revised and improved Chapter 3 developing research questions now includes additional material on the use of the Internet in conducting literature searches and constructing research topics. Incorporates the latest changes to the APA publication manual to provide students with the most up-to-date information about how to prepare a research report for publication (Ch. 18). In addition to research Navigator, this text offers aCompanion Website at www.ablongman.com/johnson where you will find an abundance of materials to empower students and professors. This includes: full lectures for each chapter, concept maps to help students visualize chapter material, multiple choice questions with a quiz generator, Web resources, and more. Back Cover Copy “This book is oriented to promoting the understanding of research methods rather than merely presenting students with a list of terms, formulas and designs to memorize.” Kathy Green University of Denver “The organization and clarity of this book will capture students' interest and offer a new perspective on how to study research methods.” “This book is well written, thoroughly researched and the theory is well supplemented with examples.” “I love the fact that both qualitative and quantitative research concepts are presented adequately. This book provides a solid foundation for both inexperienced quantitative and qualitative researchers.” The Second Edition of Educational research is an informal and highly readable text that provides students with a clear and in-depth understanding of the different kinds of research that are used in education today. This text introduces students to the fundamental logic of empirical research and explores the sources of research ideas. Detailed descriptions guide students through the design and implementation of actual research studies with examination of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research, serving as one of the book's strongest features. This new edition features the use of technology in conducting educational research, incorporating links to a database of journal articles (Research Navigator), extensive discussion of technologically-based research exercises, and a complete companion website. New to this Edition:
In addition to research Navigator, this text offers aCompanion Website at www.ablongman.com/johnson where you will find an abundance of materials to empower students and professors. This includes: full lectures for each chapter, concept maps to help students visualize chapter material, multiple choice questions with a quiz generator, Web resources, and more.
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The Transformation of Governance: Public Administration for Twenty-First Century Americaby Donald F. Kettl Available from Amazon $19.95 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review "Kettl's new book is a well-written and insightful assessment of the state of public administration, in both theory and practice Highly recommended." -- Choice "Kettl argues that the problems now being thrust upon government are changing much faster than the structures of government action." -- Laurence E. Lynn, Jr., Public Administration Review "An excellent discussion regarding recent influences on the field, including the new public management, institutionalism and network theory." -- Patrick G. Scott, Political Studies Review Product Review "The Transformation of Governance is very successful in presenting an interesting, well-informed, well-written discussion of contemporary challenges and recent developments in the field of public administration, including globalization, devolution, and hyperpluralism." -- Hal G. Rainey, Alumni Foundation Distinguished Professor, University of Georgia |
Public Administration: An Action Orientationby Robert B. Denhardt and Janet V. Denhardt Available from Amazon $95.95 On 7-21-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description As its title implies, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: AN ACTION ORIENTATION encourages students to take action in and become participants in public administration. Robert and Janet Denhardt instruct readers on how to influence the operations of public agencies--helping them learn to affect positive changes, regardless of whether they are working outside the agency as citizens or within the agency as managers. With a strong emphasis on ethics, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION introduces the theories and scholarly literature of the field. In addition, it increases students' chances of being effective by developing such personal and interpersonal skills as personal management, communication, delegation, motivation, and decision making. Important topics such as nonprofit management, the global dimensions of public administration as well as organizational theory are covered thoroughly in this book. About The Author Robert B. Denhardt is a Professor of Public Administration at Arizona State University and a Visiting Professor at the University of Delaware. A fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration, Dr. Denhardt is a past president of the American Society for Public Administration, the leading national association promoting excellence in public service. Dr. Denhardt is the author of several books, including MANAGING HUMAN BEHAVIOR IN PUBLIC AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, THE PURSUIT OF SIGNIFICANCE, IN THE SHADOW OF ORGANIZATION, and THEORIES OF PUBLIC ORGANZATION. He is also the editor of several others, including EXECUTIVE leadership IN PUBLIC SERVICE, THE REVITALIZATION OF THE PUBLIC SERIVCE, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN ACTION, and POLLUTION AND PUBLIC POLICY. He has published more than seventy-five articles in professional journals, primarily in the areas of public sector management, strategic planning and public productivity, and organization behavior. Prior to joining the faculty at Arizona State University and the University of Delaware, Dr. Denhardt taught at the universities of Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, New Orleans, and Central Florida. Janet V. Denhardt is a Professor of Public Administration at Arizona State University. Dr. Denhardt has authored three books: The New Public Service, Managing Human Behavior in Public and Nonprofit Organizations, and Street-Level Leadership. She has also published more than two-dozen monographs, chapters and articles in journals including Public Administration Review, Administration & Society, and American Review of Public Administration. Prior to joining the faculty at Arizona State University, Dr. Denhardt held faculty and administrative appointments at Eastern Washington University, including Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. She has also served in a number of administrative positions at the Federal and state-levels of government including senior management analyst in the Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C. and management consultant in the Washington State Office of Financial Management. She received her doctorate in public administration from the University of Southern California. |
America Transformed: Sixty Years of Revolutionary Change, 1941-2001by Richard M. Abrams Available from Amazon $35.00 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description America has seen a multitude of transformations since its very founding. This book examines the period 1941 2001 during which time the character of American life changed rapidly, culminating in the shattering of the Liberal Democratic coalition. Revolutions in the areas of affluence, foreign policy, the military, business system, racial relations, gender roles, sexual behavior and attitudes, and disregard for privacy are discussed. Rather than cite historical facts as they occurred, America Transformed analyzes them and offers a fresh and often controversial perspective. Abrams draws on a wealth of published sources to highlight his original arguments on McCarthyism, the Cold War, Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, and Johnson, to name a few topics. The synthesis of information and the depth of insight are simply unparalleled in any other book of American social history from 1941 2001. About The Author Richard M. Abrams is a professor of history at the University of California at Berkeley, where he has been teaching since 1961. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1962. He was a Fulbright Professor at the University of London (1968-1969) and Moscow State University (1989). Professor Abrams is the author of Conservatism in a Progressive Era: The Burdens of Progress and editor or co-editor of The Shaping of Twentieth-Century America and The Issues of Populist and Progressive Eras. |
Quantum Leadership: A Textbook of New Leadershipby Tim Porter O'Grady Available from Amazon $59.95 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Quantum leadership provides leaders in the health care industry with the skills they need to ensure that their organizations are guided accurately and effectively through periods of transformation. |
Clinical Textbook of Addictive Disorders, Third Editionby Richard J. Frances, Sheldon Irvin Miller, and Avram H. Mack Available from Amazon $75.00 On 7-21-2006
See Item's Page Product Review "In this newly revised and long-awaited third edition of the Clinical textbook of Addictive Disorders, the carefully selected experts within their respective domains have put together an astonishingly comprehensive reference work, well-edited and accessible. Among the highlights: the foundational section boasts a valuable chapter on the latest neuroscience findings, and the evidence-based treatment modalities are given expanded coverage. And I am sure the clinician will welcome the new chapters on the myriad of special addiction populations, dealing with such topics as polysubstance disorders; psychiatric co-morbidity; gambling and other 'behavioral' addictions; pain; drug abuse among adolescents and in the workplace; HIV/AIDS;--and much, much more. This work has truly become a classic in the field!"--Leo Goldberger, Behavioral Science Book Service® Advisory Board Member "Clinical textbook of Addictive Disorders, Third Edition, nicely depicts the many recent advances that have taken place in the addictions field. The latest neuroscientific knowledge--including neurobiological mechanisms, pathophysiology, and genetics--is well presented, as are current evidence-based intervention methods. The authors assembled here represent the top experts in their respective areas. This new edition is an ideal tool for all mental health practitioners and trainees involved in diagnosing and treating persons with addictive disorders, as well as for researchers and educators."--Pedro Ruiz, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas medical School at Houston "This is more than just an update of the classic reference. In this edition, addictive disorders have been placed in a context reflecting their expression in the real world. Thus, polydrug use, psychiatric comorbidity, and 'behavioral addictions,' such as pathological gambling, are now emphasized. Moreover, issues related to addiction across populations (e.g., ethnic groups, gender, and children/adolescents) are now addressed. The result is a volume that will be useful for professionals in social services, health care, and public policy, as well as advanced students training for these professions."--Thomas H. Brandon, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, and Tobacco research and Intervention Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and research Institute "I have been looking forward to the new edition of this useful teaching tool. Beyond covering the basics that readers expect from an addiction text--pharmacology of specific substances and major treatment modalities--the editors also address a breadth of other topics, including polydrug use, comorbidities, HIV/AIDS, and the needs of women and older adults. The comprehensiveness and readability of this text promise to make it a favorite among clinical educators, medical students, and residents."--Joyce A. Tinsley, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut; Executive Director, American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training "An essential clinical resource, this revised and updated volume features comprehensive yet focused coverage of the most important and innovative topics in the ever-changing field of substance abuse treatment. Written by noted practitioners and researchers, chapters range from the pharmacology of psychoactive drugs to the latest psychosocial interventions and medications shown to be effective in treating patients with alcohol and drug problems. This is an ideal text for providing students with a broad overview of the field as well as specific guidelines for clinical practice. Practitioners will find it a handy reference for state-of the-art conceptualizations and treatments for the full range of substance use disorders."--Arnold M. Washton, PhD, private practice, New York, New York, and Princeton, New Jersey "This is an important, accessible, comprehensive book; I commend the authors and editors for their work.This is a useful text for teaching about the addictive disorders in many fields, including medicine, psychology, social work, counseling, and nursing.Stands out as a readable and authoritative text.This text deserves to be read by mental and behavioral health care professionals before it takes its useful and deserved place on their reference bookshelves."--APA PsycCRITIQUES
"This is a comprehensive update of this excellent textbook of addiction psychiatry. All psychiatrists need to be knowledgeable in this area and reading this book would be a step in that direction."--Doody's Electronic Journal Product Review "In this newly revised and long-awaited third edition of the Clinical textbook of Addictive Disorders, the carefully selected experts within their respective domains have put together an astonishingly comprehensive reference work, well-edited and accessible. Among the highlights: the foundational section boasts a valuable chapter on the latest neuroscience findings, and the evidence-based treatment modalities are given expanded coverage. And I am sure the clinician will welcome the new chapters on the myriad of special addiction populations, dealing with such topics as polysubstance disorders; psychiatric co-morbidity; gambling and other 'behavioral' addictions; pain; drug abuse among adolescents and in the workplace; HIV/AIDS;--and much, much more. This work has truly become a classic in the field!"--Leo Goldberger, Behavioral Science Book Service® Advisory Board Member "Clinical textbook of Addictive Disorders, Third Edition, nicely depicts the many recent advances that have taken place in the addictions field. The latest neuroscientific knowledge--including neurobiological mechanisms, pathophysiology, and genetics--is well presented, as are current evidence-based intervention methods. The authors assembled here represent the top experts in their respective areas. This new edition is an ideal tool for all mental health practitioners and trainees involved in diagnosing and treating persons with addictive disorders, as well as for researchers and educators."--Pedro Ruiz, MD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Texas medical School at Houston "This is more than just an update of the classic reference. In this edition, addictive disorders have been placed in a context reflecting their expression in the real world. Thus, polydrug use, psychiatric comorbidity, and 'behavioral addictions,' such as pathological gambling, are now emphasized. Moreover, issues related to addiction across populations (e.g., ethnic groups, gender, and children/adolescents) are now addressed. The result is a volume that will be useful for professionals in social services, health care, and public policy, as well as advanced students training for these professions."--Thomas H. Brandon, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of South Florida, and Tobacco research and Intervention Program, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and research Institute "I have been looking forward to the new edition of this useful teaching tool. Beyond covering the basics that readers expect from an addiction text--pharmacology of specific substances and major treatment modalities--the editors also address a breadth of other topics, including polydrug use, comorbidities, HIV/AIDS, and the needs of women and older adults. The comprehensiveness and readability of this text promise to make it a favorite among clinical educators, medical students, and residents."--Joyce A. Tinsley, MD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut; Executive Director, American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training "An essential clinical resource, this revised and updated volume features comprehensive yet focused coverage of the most important and innovative topics in the ever-changing field of substance abuse treatment. Written by noted practitioners and researchers, chapters range from the pharmacology of psychoactive drugs to the latest psychosocial interventions and medications shown to be effective in treating patients with alcohol and drug problems. This is an ideal text for providing students with a broad overview of the field as well as specific guidelines for clinical practice. Practitioners will find it a handy reference for state-of the-art conceptualizations and treatments for the full range of substance use disorders."--Arnold M. Washton, PhD, private practice, New York, New York, and Princeton, New Jersey "This is an important, accessible, comprehensive book; I commend the authors and editors for their work.This is a useful text for teaching about the addictive disorders in many fields, including medicine, psychology, social work, counseling, and nursing.Stands out as a readable and authoritative text.This text deserves to be read by mental and behavioral health care professionals before it takes its useful and deserved place on their reference bookshelves."--APA PsycCRITIQUES
"This is a comprehensive update of this excellent textbook of addiction psychiatry. All psychiatrists need to be knowledgeable in this area and reading this book would be a step in that direction."--Doody's Electronic Journal |
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